Dementia Care in Bushnell, IL: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bushnell, IL: the local picture

70

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

655

residents 65 or older (24% of Bushnell)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in McDonough County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bushnell has about 70 residents aged 85 or older among 655 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in McDonough County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Bushnell residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Bushnell compared with McDonough County and Illinois

Census figure	Bushnell	McDonough County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	9.1%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.8%	4.8%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,171	$48,880	—

Older residents in towns around Bushnell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Macomb, IL	11 mi	2,363	428
Abingdon, IL	18 mi	663	89
Canton, IL	25 mi	2,967	262
Monmouth, IL	26 mi	1,361	171
Knoxville, IL	27 mi	691	88
Galesburg, IL	28 mi	6,364	878

Nursing homes near Bushnell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wesley Village	Macomb, IL	11 mi	5 of 5	73	(309) 833-2123
Macomb Post Acute Care Center	Macomb, IL	11 mi	2 of 5	80	(309) 833-5555
Elms, The	Macomb, IL	11 mi	5 of 5	98	(309) 837-5482
Goldwater Care Roseville	Roseville, IL	11 mi	1 of 5	99	(309) 426-2134
Countryside Care Center	Macomb, IL	12 mi	2 of 5	62	(309) 837-2386
Clayberg, The	Cuba, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	49	(309) 785-5012

Hospices serving Bushnell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mdh Hospice,The	Macomb, IL	11 mi	(309) 836-1543
Serenity Point Hospice LLC	Canton, IL	25 mi	(309) 435-7050
Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois	Galesburg, IL	29 mi	(309) 342-3007
Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois	Galesburg, IL	29 mi	(309) 760-0466

Straight-line miles from the center of Bushnell. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Bushnell

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,764 monthly median income of Bushnell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Bushnell: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bushnell?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wesley Village in Macomb (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Macomb Post Acute Care Center in Macomb (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Elms, The in Macomb (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bushnell?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,764 monthly median income of Bushnell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Bushnell, IL